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Thoroughly Modern Milkshakes by Adam Ried
Whatever you call it, the quintessentially American combination of milk, ice cream and syrup has delighted generations. This collection of recipes infuses the classic shake with unexpected flavour twists that bring the milkshake into the twenty-first century
Hardback, 128 pp, $34.95. Buy
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Belching Out the Devil by Mark Thomas
Coca-Cola and its logo are everywhere. In our homes, our workplaces, even our schools. It is a company that sponsors the Olympics, backs US presidents and even re-brands Santa Claus. A truly universal product, it has even been served in space. From Istanbul to Mexico City, Mark travels the globe investigating the stories and people Coca-Cola’s iconic advertising campaigns don’t mention. Child labourers in the sugar cane fields of El Salvador. Indian workers exposed to toxic chemicals. Colombian union leaders falsely accused of terrorism and jailed alongside the paramilitaries who want to kill them. And many more…Provocative, funny and stirring, Belching Out the Devil investigates the truth behind one of the planet’s biggest brands
Paperback, 384 pp, $22.95. Buy
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Squeezed by Alissa Hamilton
Explores the history of orange juice. This book describes the early forces that propelled orange juice to prominence, including a surplus of oranges that plagued Florida during most of the twentieth century and the army’s need to provide vitamin C to troops overseas during World War II.
Paperback, 288 pp, $48.95. Buy
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Slurp by Nina Dreyer Hensley, Jim Hensley and Paul Lowe and others
A visual and gastronomic delight, this vivid and colourful cookbook presents both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks in detail, along with recipes for tasty appetizer pairings and tips on entertaining, as well as hangover remedies for the day after. More than 100 recipes-from morning smoothies and energy drinks to afternoon thirst quenchers, evening cocktails, and aperitifs-are presented by the time of day they would best be served. Recipes include strawberry smoothies and breakfast muffins, smoked salmon, tomato and caper salsa bagels carrot and ginger soup, canapes and classic and contemporary cocktails for the evening. In addition to delicious drinks and mouthwatering morsels, SLURP features tips for creating a well-stocked bar, hosting a
Paperback, 176 pp, $23.95. Buy
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Margarita Mama by Alyssa Gusenoff
Margarita Mama offers 60+ delicious mocktails specifically designed with the mum-to-be in mind. Every drink is 100 percent alcohol free, and they not only taste great, they also provide a heathful treat for you and the baby! Recipes include twists on old favourites, such as Mudslides, Mojitos, Cosmopolitans, and Mimosas, as well as yummy new concoctions like the Materni-tini, Rock-a-bye Bellini, and Dazed Dad. Decorated with cute illustrations throughout, Margarita Mama makes the perfect gift for every fun-loving mum-to-be in your life
Paperback, 96 pp, $18.95. Buy
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Frozen Drinks by Cheryl Charming
Features a text chapter detailing what materials and liquors are needed to make quality frozen drinks, as well as tips to help readers make the best frozen drinks. This work consists of 825 recipes for alcoholic and non-alcoholic frozen drinks, including: 99 Chocolate Monkeys Adirondack Mint and Apple Margarita
, 256 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Coca-globalization by Robert J. Foster
This book explores globalization through a historical and anthropological study of how familiar soft drinks such as Coke and Pepsi became valued as more than mere commodities. Foster discusses the transnational operations of soft drink companies and, in particular, the marketing of soft drinks in Papua New Guinea, a country only recently opened up to the flow of brand name consumer goods. Based on field observations and interviews, as well as archival and library research, this book is of interest to anyone concerned about the cultural consequences and political prospects of globalization, including new forms of consumer citizenship and corporate social responsibility
Paperback, 288 pp, $60.95. Buy
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Hot Drinks by Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss
Nothing warms up chilly fingers and toes like a mug of spicy mulled cider or creamy hot chocolate. Hot Drinks presents 50 recipes for mixed coffees, teas, punches, cocoas, ciders, and cocktails – featuring classics such as Hot Buttered Rum, and Hot Toddies as well as new twists on old favourites such as Candy Cane Mojito, Sassy Hot Root Beer Float and Snowflake Vanilla White Chocolate. This collection of cold-weather warmers is sure to chase away the winter chills
, 96 pp, $23.95. Buy
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The Best 50 Frozen Cocktails by Hannah Suhr
Frozen cocktails are the sweet and rich dessert of drinks. With this clever guide, whip yourself up coffee- and chocolate-based drinks like a Baileys Banana Colada fresh fruit drinks like a Watermelon Daiquiri granitas frozen mojitos plus all kinds of virgin drinks and kids’ favourites.
Paperback, 80 pp, $8.95. Buy
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Fine Waters by Michael Mascha
Water is indeed everywhere – especially bottled water. High-end restaurants now have water lists in addition to wine lists, water bars are opening up around the globe, and gourmet markets are selling dozens of different varieties. Consumers are beginning to recognise that bottled water, like wine, has a unique identity that is defined by its origin. ‘Fine Waters’ introduces readers to the epicurean delights of water, sharing the unique flavours, as well as recommended food pairings, stemware suggestions, and optimum serving temperatures for enjoying both still and sparkling waters. The book also provides tasting notes for more than 100 of the world’s best bottled waters.
Hardback, 192 pp, $39.95. Buy
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Tales of a Tea Leaf by Jill Yates
Sometimes soothing, sometimes invigorating, tea has a rich and illustrious history that spans thousands of years. An integral part of both ancient ceremony and modern sophistication, tea follows water as the most popular beverage in the world. In fact, an estimated trillion cups of this beverage are consumed each year. For devoted tea drinkers everywhere, Tales of a Tea Leaf–a complete guide to the intricacies of tea lore, tea brewing, and tea cuisine–is here.
Paperback, 204 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Hot Chocolate by Michael Turback
A chocoholics compendium of more than sixty tempting recipes from chocolatiers from around the world features such concoctions as Lavender-Pistachio Hot Chocolate, Maple-Whiskey Hot Chocolate Toddy, Nutella Hot Chocolate, and many others, along with listings of ingredient resources and a history of liquid chocolate. Original.
Paperback, 160 pp, $13.95. Buy
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Smoothies by Ellen Brown
You’ve had those delicious smoothies at the smoothie store or the gym, and lately you’ve wanted to make them at home! Now you can – from old favourites to new combinations. Jump on the craze with fantastic fruit smoothies as well as non-dairy smoothies such as Pear and Apricot or Papaya Almond.
Paperback, 256 pp, $20.95. Buy
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How to Make 75 Great Juices by Joanna Farrow
Juices made from raw ingredients offer a vitamin-packed punch that can’t be beaten, and these recipes use a wide range of fruit and vegetables from everyday fruits to exotic seasonal products. Unusual additional flavourings and spices offer the potential to customise juices to fit your mood or the occasion, including chill-spiced appetisers, tangy citrus-spiked party drinks and luxurious dessert juices. Juices are ideal to use as a breakfast starter, to drink for refreshment throughout the day, and to impress at special events and when entertaining. Whatever the occasion, this beautifully illustrated book contains the perfect juices for you.
Paperback, 96 pp, $9.95. Buy
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101 Fantastic Juices and Smoothies by Natalie Savona
, 108 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Punch by Colleen Mullaney
Fruity, frosty, thirst quenching, punch has been the perfect party beverage for hundreds of years. It had its heyday in the 40s and 50s, but punch is making a comeback as THE drink to serve for almost any get together. An ideal icebreaker, everyone lingers around the punch bowl. The 35 recipes in Punch are infinitely versatile and nearly all of them include variations to add or take out the alcohol.You’ll find classic fruity versions with lemonade, cranberry juice, and chunks of fresh fruit to more exotic beverages infused with cream of coconut, mint, or even coffee. Sweeten it up for kids, load it with alcohol for adults – punch is the ultimate party pleaser. Includes interesting punch lore, and tips for garnishes, ice rings, punch bowls.
Hardback, 96 pp, $27.95. Buy
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The Coffee-house by Markman Ellis
When the first coffee-house opened in London in 1652, customers were bewildered by this strange new drink from Turkey – hot, bitter and black as soot. But those who tried coffee were soon won over. More coffee-houses were opened across London and then in America and Europe. For a hundred years the coffee-house occupied the centre of urban life, creating a distinctive social culture by treating all customers as equals. Gossip, dissent and sedition were exchanged and debated around their egalitarian tables. Merchants held auctions, writers conducted discussions, scientists demonstrated experiments, philantropists deliberated reforms. This fascinating book traces the history of coffee and describes how it came to rewrite metropolitan life.
Hardback, 256 pp, $59.99. Buy
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Simply Smoothies by Delia Quigley
Delia Quigley entices everyone to join the smoothie revolution, with these 200 delicious recipes. Everything from the totally decadent to the blamelessly healthy and even dairy-free, most recipes are quick and easy to make. Includes tips on choosing ingredients and equipment, and an ingredients chart for those that want to experiment.
Paperback, 208 pp, $13.95. Buy
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Green Gold by Alan Macfarlane, Iris Macfarlane
Apart from water, tea is more widely consumed than any other food or drink. Yet only 2000 years ago it was only know to a handful of monks in China and some tribal peoples in south east Asia. How and why has tea conquered the world? Tea was the first global product. It raised nations and shattered empires. It altered life-styles, religions, etiquette and aesthetics. Diseases were thwarted by the magical drink and cities founded on it. The industrial revolution was fuelled by tea. A remarkable detective story of how an East Himalayan camellia bush became the world’s favourite drink. Relive the stories of the men and women whose lives were transformed out of all recognition through contact with the deceptively innocuous green leaf.
Paperback, 320 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Cafe @ Home by Julie le Clerc
Enjoy the tastes and flavours associated with cafe food every day – in your own home. Julie Le Clerc shares the way she enjoys the company of friends with leisurely weekend brunches, late lunches, great morning coffees and updated afternoon teas.
